MEADOWS

| These pages are not intended to be a comprehensive review of different types of grasslands. 'Meadow' is a very non-specific term which covers a great variety of different grassland types. However, all meadows share certain features in common. These pages are intended to provide a very general overview of lowland meadows. |
CONTENTS |
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| Introduction | What is a meadow? | |
| Types of Meadow | Hay Meadows and Wet, or Water Meadows. | |
| Plants of Hay Meadows | Pictures and information on typical plants of hay meadows. | |
| Plants of Water Meadows | Pictures and information on typical plants of water meadows. | |
| Meadow Animals | Pictures and information on typical animals of meadows. | |
| Habitat Loss | The decline of meadow habitats. | |
| Summary | A summary of the information provided on meadows. | |
| Glossary of Terms | Explanation of unfamiliar terms. | |